Upcoming Gatherings
Gathering leaders in clergy and congregational well-being.
2027 GLOBAL GATHERING—
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The 2027 Common Table Global Gathering will bring together the world’s leading scholars and practitioners dedicated to clergy and congregational well-being. Our theme will be “Flourishing in the Midst of Suffering: Strengthening Leaders and Congregations Amid Real-World Struggle.”
Have an idea for a session, workshop, or conversation for the 2027 Global Gathering? We’d love to hear from you. Submit your proposal here.
Pastoring Across Political Divides
As political polarization continues to shape congregational life across the United States, many clergy are navigating growing tensions between their own convictions and the political realities of the communities they serve. In this virtual gathering, Duke Clergy Health Collaborative researcher David Eagle will explore new findings from a study of 648 clergy examining the relationship between political mismatch, congregational conflict, and occupational distress.
Together, we will reflect on how political conflict impacts clergy well-being, why some ministry leaders experience greater feelings of mismatch than others, and what these dynamics reveal about the future of ministry in an increasingly polarized culture. The conversation will also explore how churches and denominational leaders might cultivate healthier practices of dialogue, care, and formation in divided times.
2026 Church Mental Health Summit
A free online event October 7, 8 & 9th.
Learn practical strategies from global leaders and be equipped to care for your church and community. A global online gathering for ministry leaders who want to care with confidence, wisdom, and compassion. Join thousands of pastors, care teams, counselors, and church volunteers who are building cultures of care in their churches and communities.
Run Hard. Rest Well.: Building Rhythms That Prevent Burnout
Ministry leaders know how to run hard. We don't know how to strategically stop and rest guilt-free. Over time, pervasive overload and exhaustion robs us of joy and leads to a growing disconnect between vocation and well-being.
In this interactive gathering, Brenda Jank, Founder and CEO of Run Hard. Rest Well., will pose questions that hit a nerve. She will also share simple, ready to use tools that position leaders and their people to move the dial on persistent fatigue. Drawing from her own experiences of ministry, burnout, and grief, Brenda will share a wellness model grounded in four biblical rhythms: a weekly strategic stop, sleep, personal prayer, and personal retreat. Participants will be invited to re-examine the cadence of work and rest for God's best work in us and through us.
Engaging Young Men in Congregational Life
Many congregations are wondering how to engage more young men in the life of the church. What helps young men move from attending to belonging, from casual connection to meaningful relationships, and from receiving ministry to participating in the life of the congregation? How might creating space for younger men also strengthen connection and community across the church?
In this virtual gathering, we’ll hear from Scott Mawdesley, Founder of Dads On Tap, and Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger about their work creating spaces for young men to have honest conversations, build relationships, and grow in faith. Together, we’ll explore what congregations might learn from this approach and consider new possibilities for engaging younger men in the life of the church.
Any questions?
We’d love to welcome you to these gatherings.
Please let us know if you have any questions or ways we can create a more comfortable space for you.